Choctaw County Results Corporation Commissioner (Republican) J. Brian Bingman 163 Russell Ray 22 Justin Hornback 85 State Results Corporation Commissioner (Republican) J.

Winners of the 2024 Juneteenth Parade, include: Best Vehicle First: Ottis and Gwen Wilson. Second: Billy Brutchin.

The Oklahoma Supreme Court made the rare move of striking the results of a 2022 lodging tax election in McCurtain County, citing a 137-yearold law while simultaneously requesting that the Legislature update the statute. The decision marks the latest development in a southeastern Oklahoma political battle raging between Hochatown — a new and growing town with more than 2,000 vacation rental cabins that generate lodging tax revenue — and McCurtain County, a timber and tourism rich area in the far corner of Oklahoma and the Choctaw Nation.

HUGO — The Hugo Board of Eduction met in special session Thursday, June 20, to approve the hiring of several new teachers, and accept the resignation of current Superintendent Corey Smith. In his resignation letter dated June 10, Smith stated: “After much consideration, I have decided to resign my position as Superintendent of Hugo Public Schools, effective June 30, 2024.

Choctaw County 4-H Reporter For Memorial Day, both the Soper and Fort Towson 4-H Clubs demonstrated their patriotism and compassion for a portion of Choctaw County’s veterans by placing American flags at their graves in honor of their service.

Soper 4-H Club

Thousands of years of culture and history of the Choctaw people are presented in a fascinating experience for the family at the Choctaw Cultural Center in Durant. Following are a few activities happening this summer at the center: Current: On display throughout the summer is “Bolukta: Mississippian Designs, Medallions, and Modern Choctaw Art” featuring recent works by award-winning Choctaw artist Jane Semple Umsted.

Sawyer Senior Center will have a benefit yard sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 5-6. Anyone with items to donate, can drop off at the center. Others are invited to set up their own area to sell their items. Breakfast sandwiches will be served starting at 7 a.m. The Sawyer VFD will begin cooking hamburgers and hot dogs to support their program also.

New visitors hours. The Frisco Depot Museum in Hugo has announced new visiting hours.

This is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another. 1 John 3:11.